Coffee Cartel★★★★★Offbeat local coffee house with atmosphere that makes you want to hang out there.
Doma Kitchen (Closed)★★★★★Used to be a great Eastern European restaurant. Bounced around the South Bay for most of a decade before closing.
El Amigo★★★★★Great spot for takeout Mexican food. I particularly like their Chile Relleno. Dine-in, limited parking.
El Tarasco★★★★☆Small local Mexican fast food chain in the South Bay area. Great for takeout. Lots of outdoor seating at Artesia and Hermosa locations.
The Empanada Shop★★★★★Great selection of both meat and veggie fillings, plus desserts (the chocolate one is intense).
Hopkins Wilderness Park★★★★☆A good place to bring your kids or just take a shady walk in something that feels like nature. Lightly wooded, some hills, trails, a stream and a duck pond, plus picnic areas and camping.
King Mediterrano★★★★★Mediterranean/Mexican fusion, right at the 3-way border between Torrance, Lawndale and Redondo Beach. You can get a wrap with shawarma or falafel at a lot of places, but where else can you get a shawarma burrito with mozzarella, jalapeños and chipotle sauce?
Lavender & Honey★★★★☆Good coffee, pastries and sandwiches, maybe a bit expensive. They also sell artisan honey and beeswax products.
Natureba★★★★★Tiny small business, great smoothies and tropical juices, plus Brazilian-style grilled sandwiches and Açaí bowls.
Redondough (bakery/cafe)★★★★★Bakery with coffee, tea and sandwiches. I usually get one of their cream cheese and fruit-filled croissants. Breakfast sandwiches are also very good.
